Explanation
This ordinance accepts the tentative agreement reached between representatives of the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters, Union Local #67, IAFF, covering the period November 1, 2011 through October 31, 2014.
This tentative agreement has been approved by representatives of the City and the Union and ratified by the Union membership.
Emergency action is recommended because certain provisions of the Contract are effective in November and time is needed for implementation.
The terms of the new contract and the fiscal impact were summarized in a memorandum to City Council, dated November 3, 2011.
Title
To accept the tentative agreement between the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters, Union Local #67, IAFF, November 1, 2011 - October 31, 2014, related to a successor collective bargaining agreement for employees in classifications within the bargaining unit; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the representatives of the City of Columbus and Columbus Fire Fighters, Union Local #67, IAFF reached a tentative agreement for a successor collective bargaining agreement on October 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to accept the tentative agreement negotiated between representatives of the City and Columbus Fire Fighters, Union Local #67, IAFF, November 1, 2011 - October 31, 2014, for employees in the bargaining unit, thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Columbus hereby accepts the tentative agreement between the City and Columbus Fire Fighters, Union Local #67, IAFF, attached hereto, to establish the wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for employees in the bargaining unit, as specified and stated in the tentative agreement. A copy of the tentative agreement wi...
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